Cape Town 6-day Itinerary

The iconic flat-topped mountain – sometimes covered with ‘tablecloths’ of clouds – that towers over the beautiful coastal city of Cape Town. Cable car or hike to the top; cable car or abseil down.

Lace up your boots and tackle one of the myriad hiking trails going up to the summit of the iconic Table Mountain, a challenging but rewarding 2- to 3-hour scenic hike.

One of the world’s great abseils – a one-hour descent down the iconic Table Mountain. Comes with unforgettable views of the city and Atlantic coastline.

Stop by the South African Museum to see the famous Linton Panel, one of the world’s foremost examples of rock art, extracted from a shelter in the Drakensberg Mountains. Open daily.

The historic Malay Quarter of Cape Town is most famous for its colourful house facades, but delve deeper into the culture and history of the neighbourhood with a local-led walking tour.

Chef Jesper Nilsson blends his Swedish heritage with local culinary traditions to create a multi-cultural dining experience.

Extracted from a shelter in the Drakensberg Mountains, these exquisite images of antelopes and humans in delicate tones of red and white were made by the San, a tribe of bushmen. This is one of the world’s foremost examples of rock art.

Powerful, moving and fascinating museum where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. See his cell and the quarry where he crushed rocks for decades.

Take a deep dive into the creative spirit of Africa at the Zeitz MOCCA, a remarkable home for Africa’s leading collection of artworks from Africa and its diaspora.

At the southernmost tip of the Cape Peninsula, Cape Point offers a nature lover’s paradise with a lovely scenic drive to get there.

One of the Cape’s most beautiful beaches, hosting a rare 2,500-strong African Penguin breeding colony.

The craft beer revolution is in full swing in Cape Town, and the Aegir Project in laid-back Noordhoek has long led the charge. Their easy-going taproom and restaurant offer a range of local brews and fine views.

One of the world’s most spectacular drives, twisting and turning along a heart-stoppingly beautiful coastline.

One of the world’s greatest wine regions, home to more than 150 wineries producing numerous world-class wines, gorgeous Cape Dutch architecture, superb restaurants and top-notch art galleries.

The picturesque Constantia Valley is a compact wine route that’s home to some of the oldest wine farms in the Cape.

On the crest of the Helshoogte mountain pass, this winery has it all: contemporary architecture, an inviting tasting lounge, cutting-edge restaurant, and refined, approachable wines.

Constantia’s growing culinary clout is on full display here, with chef Ivor Jones’ small-plate menu offering some of the city’s most inspired, and affordable, fine dining.

Take to the skies for unrivalled views of Cape Town’s dramatic coastline, and to fly over the iconic Table Mountain.

Snorkel with playful Cape Fur seals in the kelp forests of the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of Cape Town.

Get up close to man’s most feared predator, the infamous great white shark, diving in steel cages just off the back of the boat.

South Africa’s premier botanical garden is a treasure trove of flora from the Cape Floral Kingdom.

The gorgeously quaint ‘French Corner’ of the Cape Winelands is also South Africa’s premier gourmet destination.

This scenic hop-on hop-off tram operates on eight routes connecting 24 wine estates in the Franschhoek Valley. It’s a charismatically convenient way to get around, and you can stop at your own pace for wine tastings, vineyard walks and cellar tours. The routes begin/end at the Franschhoek Terminal and the Groot Drakenstein Terminal. Kids allowed.

Showcasing over 200 classic cars from the Rupert family’s private collection, petrolheads can delve into a century of motoring history, from South Africa’s first Model T Ford to the rare Ferrari Enzo. It’s open daily, but you must book an appointment via the website before you go. You can also book a ride in a classic car.

Gardeners and food-to-table devotees would love the 8 acres of bountiful gardens at Babylonstoren, one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms. They offer daily walking tours guided by the estate horticulturists. There’s also an excellent on-site restaurant, and an elegant farm shop that sells local foods and homewares.